Travelling with your debit card

Use your debit card when you travel abroad. With 0% current conversion fees and free ATM withdrawals, you don't have to worry about carrying cash while you're away.

  • Reasons to choose one of our current accounts

0% currency conversion

Pay in the local currency with no currency conversion fees. These are free of charge on debit cards for all current account customers.

Other charges may apply.

Fee-free withdrawals

We don't apply a charge for making a cash withdrawal on your debit card.

Other charges may apply.

Freeze and unfreeze anywhere

Freeze your debit card if it gets lost or stolen abroad. So you can travel with complete peace of mind.

Added protection abroad with our mobile app

You can use the mobile app anywhere in the world, provided you have an internet connection.

  • Instant card freeze
    If your card gets lost, there's no need to panic. You can instantly freeze or unfreeze it.

  • Anti-theft controls
    You can instantly disable card features to lock thieves out. So if your card is stolen, there's no need to worry.

  • If you don't have the app you can download it at any time. Check with your network provider for information about roaming charges.

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Go contactless wherever you go

Add your Co-operative Bank debit card to Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Wallet to easily tap and pay with your mobile or smart watch. You can do this anywhere abroad where you see the contactless symbol.

Learn more about digital wallets

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Explore our current accounts

Everyday Extra
Standard Current Account
Cashminder
Monthly fee?
Everyday Extra has a monthly fee £12 fee
Standard Current Account does not have a monthly fee No fee
Cashminder does not have a monthly fee No fee
Worldwide travel insurance?
Everyday Extra has Worldwide travel insurance
Standard Current Account does not have Worldwide travel insurance
Cashminder does not have Worldwide travel insurance
Worldwide phone insurance?
Everyday Extra has Worldwide phone insurance
Standard Current Account does not have Worldwide phone insurance
Cashminder does not have Worldwide phone insurance
UK and European breakdown cover?
Everyday Extra has EU Breakdown Cover
Standard Current Account does not have EU Breakdown Cover
Cashminder does not have EU Breakdown Cover
Fee free spending abroad?
Everyday Extra has fee free spending when abroad
Standard Current Account has fee free spending when abroad
Cashminder has fee free spending when abroad
Free cash withdrawals abroad?
Everyday Extra has free cash withdrawals abroad *
Standard Current Account has free cash withdrawals abroad *
Cashminder has free cash withdrawals abroad *
Available as a joint account?
Everyday Extra joint account available
Standard Current Account joint account available
Cashminder joint account available
Overdraft available?
Everyday Extra overdraft available **
Standard Current Account overdraft available **
Cashminder overdraft not available
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Standard Current Account View Standard Current Account

*Some ATM providers may apply their own charges.

**Overdrafts are subject to credit checks and assessments of personal circimstances.

Everyday Extra gives you even more when you travel

Our Everyday Extra packaged bank account comes with a range of benefits. Get a package of extras including mobile phone insurance, worldwide travel insurance, and UK and European breakdown cover, all for just £12 per month. Subject to eligibility. Exclusions and limitations apply to all benefits. See policy documents for all terms and conditions.

Worldwide travel insurance

  • Covers for personal accidents and emergency medical expenses

  • UK holiday cover included (excluding personal liability)

  • Replacement of lost luggage

  • Winter sports cover

European breakdown cover

  • Roadside assistance if you're stranded, at home or in Europe

  • Up to three days' car hire while your vehicle is repaired

  • Alternative transport to your destination or a hotel stay while you wait

  • Electric vehicle (EV) cover

  • A dedicated myRAC app to get help when you need it

Worldwide mobile phone insurance

  • Cover for your mobile phone and SIM in the event of loss, theft, accidental damage, or breakdown (including faults), up to £1,500

  • Cover for any unauthorised calls, texts, or data use

  • Cover for your phone's accessories, up to the value of £350

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Available as a joint account

For joint accounts you'll both be covered independently for the same price. Find out more about joint bank accounts.

Not the current account for you? View our other current accounts.

Win up to £2,500

We’re offering cash prizes in collaboration with VISA when you pay with your debit card (including digital wallet purchases) until 30 November 2026. Subject to eligibility. T&Cs apply.

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Apple Pay is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the US, and other countries. Google Pay is a trademark of Google LLC. Samsung Wallet is a trademark of Samsung Electronics. Use only in accordance with the law. Compatible device required.

Financial Services Compensation Scheme

Your eligible deposits held by a UK establishment of The Co-operative Bank p.l.c. are protected up to a total of £120,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, the UK's deposit guarantee scheme. This limit is applied to the total of any deposits you have with the following: The Co-operative Bank and smile. Any total deposits you hold above the limit between these brands are unlikely to be covered.

Please click here for further information or visit www.fscs.org.uk

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